By Kelly Shaw
Amazon Best-Selling Author
Ever Wonder, “What Am I Even Doing With My Life?”
Let’s be real—at some point, we’ve all asked ourselves:
❓ Why am I here?
❓ What’s my purpose?
❓ Am I really making a difference, or am I just going through the motions?
It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind—work, bills, responsibilities—without ever stepping back to ask, Does any of this actually matter?
The truth is, we all crave meaning. We want to know that our lives have purpose beyond just paying rent and running errands. And while there are plenty of self-help books, TED Talks, and motivational podcasts out there, one of the best places to explore your purpose is—believe it or not—church.
Why Church is the Ultimate Purpose Finder
You don’t have to be religious to benefit from asking big questions about life. And church, at its best, isn’t just about tradition—it’s about helping people find clarity, direction, and deeper meaning.
Here’s why:
1. It Helps You Zoom Out
Life gets overwhelming. Work deadlines, family stress, social media—everything
fights for our attention. Church offers a space to pause and reflect on the bigger picture.
It asks questions like:
🔹 What impact do I want to leave on the world?
🔹 What gifts and talents do I have, and how can I use them?
🔹 Am I chasing things that actually fulfill me?
Sometimes, the simple act of stepping away from the chaos brings clarity.
2. You Discover Your Strengths
Churches are full of opportunities to try new things. Whether it’s volunteering, leading a group, mentoring someone, or helping with community projects, these experiences help you uncover skills and passions you never knew you had.
Many people have found their true calling just by saying “yes” to an opportunity they wouldn’t have tried otherwise.
3. You Find a Support System That Believes in You
Sometimes, discovering your purpose isn’t about figuring it out alone—it’s about having people who see potential in you before you even see it in yourself.
Church is filled with mentors, encouragers, and leaders who help you:
✔️ Recognize your strengths
✔️ Push past self-doubt
✔️ Step into roles that challenge and grow you
When you surround yourself with people who believe in you, you start believing in yourself, too.
4. It Helps You Focus on What Actually Matters
Modern culture teaches us to chase success, money, status, and “likes”—but deep down, we all know those things don’t lead to real fulfillment.
Church shifts the focus to:
✅ Building relationships instead of chasing status
✅ Giving back instead of just accumulating more
✅ Finding joy in purpose rather than external validation
At the end of the day, purpose isn’t about what you GET—it’s about what you GIVE. And when you start living with that mindset, everything changes.
The Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness to Your Purpose
One of the core lessons in church is faithfulness—not just in a religious sense, but in staying committed to the things that truly matter.
Purpose isn’t something you stumble upon one day—it’s something you grow into over time by consistently showing up, learning, and serving.
And when you do that? Life starts to feel a whole lot more meaningful.
A Challenge for You
If you’ve been feeling lost, stuck, or unsure of your purpose, here’s a challenge: visit a church this week.
Not because it has all the answers. Not because you need to be religious. But because it’s a place where people ask the same questions you’re asking—and sometimes, clarity comes in the most unexpected ways.
Worst-case scenario? You spend an hour thinking about what truly matters.
Best-case scenario? You walk away with a clearer sense of purpose than you’ve had in years.
Because you weren’t meant to just exist—you were meant to make an impact. And church might just help you figure out how.
Let’s Talk!
💬 Have you ever had an experience that helped you discover your purpose? Share in the comments!
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